Hey Mama! Print Schoolhouse Planner

I received this product in exchange for my honest opinion.  This post contains affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy for more information Summer has arrived in our homeschool, but that doesn’t mean that I have downtime. Now is the time to start going through the curriculum and creating a schedule, mark experiments, plan field trips, …

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Essential Skills Advantage Complete Home Learning Suite

For the past few weeks my boys have enjoyed using the Essential Skills Advantage Complete Home Learning Suite. You might also like: Drive Thru History CompuScholar Digital Savvy Essential Skills Advantage: Complete Home Learning Suite ESA (Essential Skills Advantage) is an online supplemental program that can be used in homeschools, public & private schools and …

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Fun With Finger Paint!

As the days start heating up we have been experimenting on things for the boys to do either outside in the shade or indoors.  Early in the mornings they hit the sandbox, ride their bicycles and just run around in the yard.  By around 11am the heat really hits and that’s when it’s time to …

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Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book)

Today, I would like to introduce all my readers to a charming alligator named Snappsy. Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book) is the first book written by author Julie Falatko. If you are a fan of stories where the narrator speaks to the characters, then this book will not disappoint.

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Chasing Grace on DVD

I have been wanting to see the movie Chasing Grace since the first time I heard about it. When I finally had the chance to preview it, I was not disappointed at all! This is an incredible movie that sends a powerful message about forgiveness.

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Hensel and Gretel: Ninja Chicks

The critically acclaimed team that brought you The Three Ninja Pigs and Ninja Red Riding Hood is at it again with Hensel and Gretel: Ninja Chicks, written by Corey Rosen Schwartz and Rebecca Gomez.  This super fun and colorful read illustrated by Caldecott Medal winner Dan Santat  is sure to bring laughs to everyone that reads …

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Sister Eve And The Blue Nun

Sister Eve And The Blue Nun is the the third installment in Lynne Hinton’s new mystery series. While this is the third book, it can easily be a stand alone. I had not previously read the first two books in the series, and had no trouble at all jumping in on this book.

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Sunya – The Magic and Wonder of Math and Science Adding & Subtracting

When it comes to practicing our math facts, I’m always on the lookout for fun and unique products.  Recently our family had the chance to review Sunya – The Magic and Wonder of Math and Science Adding & Subtracting.  This is a new game created by Sunya Publishing that turns learning math facts into a …

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Summer Activities

Making Summer Memories: Without Breaking The Bank

For most of us the school year has come to an end and now we are trying to figure out exactly how to keep the kids active and entertained during the summer months.  For us personally, since we homeschool our year ended at the end of April.  We took a short little break and are …

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Using Science Shepherd Videos To Explore Introductory Science

My five-year old loves Science.  In fact, it’s one of his favorite subjects.  He loves starting the day off with it.  While I enjoy Science, I do need a great program that will help me teach him, and recently we have really been enjoying our new homeschool science curriculum, Introductory Science from Science Shepherd. I …

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:Beyond The Known Universe

The Turtles embark on an out-of-this world adventure to save earth in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Beyond the Known Universe, a two-disc, 12-episode adventure available on DVD May 24.

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Blue Boat

Get ready for a new vehicle boat to glide onto young readers’ bookshelves this summer! On May 24, Penguin will publish the long-awaited follow-up to Red Truck and Yellow Copter – Blue Boat by Kersten Hamilton and illustrated by Valeria Petrone.

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Through the Shadows – Golden Gate Chronicles #3

I recently finished the book, Through The Shadows by Karen Barnett. This book is set in San Fransisco in the early 1900s, and is the third book in the Golden Gate Chronicles. This was a delightful read that I quickly fell in love with. The characters were well thought out and I love how Barnett …

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CROSS Pens Marvel Collection

Thanks to CROSS Pens for partnering with me for this post! I still can’t believe that Father’s Day is just around the corner.  The boys and I have brain-stormed lately on the perfect Father’s Day gift. We came up with several different ideas, but they were all pushed aside when we heard about CROSS Pens Marvel …

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Memoria Press D’Aulaires’ Greek Myths Set

Over the past couple of years, we have touched on Greek myths in our homeschool and both my boys have really enjoyed it.  When the opportunity arose to check out D’Aulaires’ Greek Myths Set from one of our favorite companies, Memoria Press, we were beyond excited. You might also like » Book of Trees Curriculum …

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